Our sub-conscious brain has a pattern for success and a pattern for failure. Sometimes we frustrate our success mechanism with tension, anxiety, and overwhelm.

“I’ve gotta make this sale!”

“I need them to finish this deadline!”

“I have to do well in this presentation!”

We tell ourselves stories about the negative results we’ll get if we fail and turn, what should be an innocent situation, into a life or death decision. This freaks our brains out a bit! No wonder you don’t get the result you want!

After working with dozens of coaching clients helping them increase sales, lead their teams well, and perform in front of small and large audiences, I can tell you there are three things that commonly ‘fix’ the too much tension problem:

• RELAX: let your brain off the hook, give it a break, take a walk or do some breathing exercises
• PAUSE: pausing several times a day never hurt anybody! Practice gratitude for all you have.
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